Complete hints, spangram, and all theme words for the "On the shopping block" Strands puzzle on Apr 25.
On the shopping block
Think about the very front part of a shop that faces the street, often featuring a large display window to attract customers.
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Today's theme refers to various types of commercial establishments you might encounter while walking down a city street. It focuses on the specific names we give to different retail spaces based on what they sell or where they are located.
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Strands answer for On the shopping block are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!
Strands is a free daily word puzzle from The New York Times. Each day, you get a theme and a letter grid where you must find hidden words. Like Wordle and Connections, it refreshes at midnight with a new puzzle.
You get a 6×8 grid of letters. Find all theme words plus the "spangram" that spans the grid and reveals the theme. Connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to form words. Find 3 non-theme words to unlock a hint.
This theme refers to the different types of retail outlets you would find lined up along a neighborhood sidewalk. To solve it, think about the various purposes these buildings serve for local residents. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The difficulty level is moderate since it uses very common everyday vocabulary related to urban life and errands. Focusing on the types of signs you see while driving or walking through town will help you spot the patterns. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram today acts as a collective term for the physical exterior of all these businesses. Look for a compound word that describes the face of a building in a commercial district. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The answers are almost all nouns that categorize specific types of businesses or where they are situated on a street grid. Visualizing a local map of a busy intersection might give you the breakthrough you need. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
